Key Role Information

Salary
£26,064.81
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
29/06/2026 12:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff Payscale | SCP10
Department
Department
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
35.50
Weeks per year
43.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

SCHOOL COVER SUPERVISOR

35.5 HOURS PER WEEK X 38 WEEKS PER YEAR (TERM TIME + CPD)

8.45am until 3.45pm everyday apart from Wednesdays when finish time is 4.15pm

SP10 - GRADE 4

Actual Salary - £26,064.81 per annum

REQUIRED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2026

 

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational school. Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.

 

At our school, we prioritise staff well-being and professional fulfilment, offering a range of benefits to support a positive work-life balance. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment, with senior leadership placing staff well-being at the heart of decision-making. We offer the following benefits which we feel enhance our vibrant and welcoming community:

·        Priority admissions for children of staff who meet the admissions criteria

·        Reduced teaching load for all teaching staff

·        Additional protected PPA time

·        Option to take PPA at home

·        Annual paid well-being day for every member of staff, to be taken at any time with agreement of the Head

·        Two-week October half term

·        A substantial program of TLR3s and other CPD opportunities to support career development

·        Employee assistance program

·        Free flu vaccinations

·        DSE eye test and glasses

·        Complimentary tea and coffee

·        Regular staff social events

·        An extensive extra-curricular offer, with opportunities for staff to be involved in a wide range of exciting educational visits abroad

·        Strong ties to The Worshipful Company of Coopers, offering a range of opportunities and experiences in the City of London

·        A discretionary ‘golden hello’ may be available for an exceptional candidate


We are seeking a confident, reliable and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our thriving school community. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering pre-set work, maintaining continuity of learning, and managing classrooms effectively across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 during staff absence.


We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies. More information on the school can be found on the school website.

 

The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.

 

Interested colleagues are invited to contact Jon Edwards (Deputy Headteacher) for an informal chat about the post; jed@cooperscoborn.co.uk


Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 29th June 2026 at Noon

 

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards

 

CVs AND APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

 

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service) and Pre-employment checks

 

The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.


Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
A-Leveldesirable
Degree or equivalent qualificationdesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

A strong commitment to the school's value of "Love as Brethren", with a clear focus on prioritising students' learning, wellbeing and safetyessential
Positive, proactive and charismatic, with the ability to motivate and inspire studentsessential
Excellent communication skills, enabling the delivery of clear instructions, the setting of expectations, and the creation of a positive working environmentessential
Compassion and empathy to support students of all abilities in achieving their full potentialessential
The ability to manage behaviour effectively and consistently in line with school policyessential
The ability to build, develop and maintain successful and purposeful relationships with students, staff, parents and all other key stakeholdersessential
Demonstrably professional, honest and loyal at all timesessential
Calmness, fairness and sound judgement in competitive and pressurised situationsessential
A willingness to go above and beyond in the achievement of individual, team and school goalsessential

Personal Attributes

The ability to work effectively and efficientlyessential

About Us

The Coopers Company and Coborn School

Samantha Durrell

recruitment@cooperscoborn.co.uk

St Mary's Lane
Upminster
Essex
RM14 3HS

Safeguarding Information

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

 

The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves “regulated activity”. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

 

All post holders are subject to the necessary pre-employment check, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List information, where applicable to the role in question. Additionally, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.